Doing Business and Working in China

As many of you know, doing business and working in China is very different compare to other countries. This part of the site will assist you in cross-culture communication while doing business. Learn when and how to complete a deal.


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Chinese Business Card Etiquette
""The business card is an important concept in China. If you come to China to do some business, the business card...""

Chinese Conversation and Social Etiquette
"As the result for preparing for the Olympic, the Chinese government requires each person..."

Chinese Corporate Gift Idea and Customs
"The best time to exchange gift is at the beginning of the event, because you want to establish a bond..."

Gift Giving for Family and Friend
"I will start with color. The only rule you need to know is that if you can stay as close to color of pink and red..."

Etiquette of Doing Business in China (part 1, Pre-Meeting)
""If you are planning to do some business in China, there are couple things worth looking...""

Chinese Business Etiquette (Part 2, During Meeting)
"When entering a meeting or any setting, the highest ranking or most senior person will always step in first and..."

Formal Banquet (Begining)
"Most of the time the host will sit with his/her back exposed to the front door, or he/she will be seated on the left of the guest of honor..."

Formal Banquet (During)
"Even if you don't like something on table, please do take a sample of it..."

Formal Banquet (End)
"At the end of every course, the waiter will bring out a small cake or a cup of tea. The reason for cake..."

The Concept of Saving/Losing Face in China
"When you think of China, what do you think of it? Personally, I think of the 1.5 billion people living in China. This means that the last thing on your mind when..."

The Do and Don't When Visiting a Home
"The culture of China when visiting a home. Learn what to expect, and all the appropriate manners you need to know during your visit."

Retention of Employees in China
""When you think of China, what do you think of it? Personally, I think of the 1.5 billion people living in China. This means that the last thing on your mind when...""

Understanding The Chinese Nonverbal Communication
"As I mention before, Chinese people tend to stand closer than Western people while talking..."

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